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Optimum Wind Directions - N, NE, E, SE, S
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The shoreline in Oscoda runs due north and south, so there
is good exposure on any north wind. Swells can get big here
on a north and northeast. Sandy shoreline and bottom with
few sandbars close to shore but is predominantly deep. This
spot is 50 yards from the road so I would stay away from due
easterly.
Directions
North of town, locals call this beach, 3 mile beach. You may
park anywhere on the side of the road.
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Optimum Wind Directions - NE, E, SE, S, SW.
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Tawas point curves out into Lake Huron and is exposed to
thermals throughout the summer. This is a great spot for kiting
because of its steady wind, shallow water and a large beach.
When the land heats it pulls in south easterly winds around
12:00 and usually lasts until evening. The water level is
up this year so there are very few sandbars.
Dangers - Please stay as far away from
the swimming area. We don’t want to lose this spot
since it's perfect for kiting and there are hundreds of
yards of beach. Best bet is to park at the very end parking
lot and walk over the dunes to the beach, then head south
away from the swimming beach. Walking all the way to the
point is recommend for beginners and is the safest when
just learning to kite.
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Optimum Wind Directions - SW, W, NW.
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For years the bay has been shallow, but very kiteable. Along
the inside of the point sand reefs protect dead flat bays
so it is great for speed runs and loading up for big jumps. |
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Optimum Wind Directions - N, NE, E, SE
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Launch south of the break wall when the wind is from the
North. This place can produce some giant waves on big north
wind; waves wrap around the break wall and are very glassy
due to the marina jetty blocking the wind for 200 yards out.
Sandy launch area and shallow protected water on the inside
makes for a friendly spot
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Great Lakes Kiteboarding Lexington
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Optimum Wind Directions - SE, E, N, NE
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This is a great beach for down winders on north winds. On
a North wind drive up to Lakeport State Park and get ready
for an incredible 7 mile downwinder back to Kraft road. Playing
in the waves the whole way down can make you respect the surf
side to kiteboarding.
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(Information courtesy of Surf
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Optimum Wind Directions - W (Intermediate kiters) NW &
N (Skilled kiters)
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Hazards
On a West wind the waves are flat, but on a North or NW the
waves are overhead if it gets over 20mph. Be careful of the
shale (sharp rocks) in the bowl area and booties are recommended.
On Northwest and North directions the wind is more onshore
and the waves are much larger and thicker. The longer the
wind has been blowing the bigger the waves will be (I.e if
it blew hard all night expect head high or bigger waves)
Directions
Kettle Point is on the Canadian side of southern Lake Huron.
Just 40 minutes east of Sarnia over the Blue Water Bridge.
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